Production Operator

Charleston, West Virginia

Production Operator

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expected to stop any unsafe behaviour – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepares production equipment for operation by making equipment setup adjustments; assisting with equipment changeovers.
• Read and interpret charts, drawings, and blueprints.
• Determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
• Collect and assemble required products.
• Documents production and production process by completing production logs; noting the receipt, flow, and return of materials; noting bins, racks, deliveries, move tickets and log sheets.
• Maintains quality standards by conducting first-piece and line-clearance inspection; completing production control charts; analyzing recordings and statistics; making equipment adjustments.
• Maintains production line operation by solving production process problems; making equipment adjustments; reporting production and quality data; reporting decisions made; referring questions to the supervisor.
• Maintains production operations by following policies and procedures (equipment, raw and in-process materials, and finished goods); reporting needed changes.
• Observe machine during operation
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to FLSmidth safety procedures and regulations.
• As part of job enrichment, and at the company’s discretion, cross training in other areas will be given
  
  

Physical Demands

The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  
  

Work Environment

The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes and may at time be required to wear a respirator
• The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE
• The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility
  
  

What You Bring

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to interpret blue prints
• Must have the ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Must have knowledge of health and safety requirements including but not limited to fire hazards, compressed gases, electrical, chemical and mechanical devices
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes
  
  

What We Offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and mineral industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

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